Pirates' Francisco Cervelli (foot) cleared for some baseball activities
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (foot) has been cleared for "modified baseball activities," trainer Todd Tomczyk said.
Cervelli felt discomfort in his right foot during a workout this past Sunday. The Pirates would like to make sure that this won't be a lingering issue before they give him the all-clear to catch for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic this spring. The club will proceed with caution here, as Cervelli hasn't exactly proven to be the most durable of players.
Last season, Cervelli appeared in just 101 games due to injury concerns. He saw 393 plate appearances and assembled an empty .264/.377/.322 slash line, which would have been more impressive with more than one home run. His six stolen bases last year were worthy of praise, though.
- Brewers' Gary Sanchez batting seventh on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Friday's game between Mariners and Rockies postponed due to rain April 19th, 2024
- Detroit's Riley Greene receives Friday off April 19th, 2024
- Jordan Walker taking over right field for St. Louis on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Cardinals starting Victor Scott in center field on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Davis Wendzel handling designated hitting duties for Texas on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Marlins' Otto Lopez sitting Friday afternoon April 19th, 2024
- Marlins-Cubs postponed Thursday April 18th, 2024
- Nick Fortes catching for Miami on Thursday April 18th, 2024
- Marlins' Emmanuel Rivera batting eighth on Thursday April 18th, 2024
- Emmanuel Rivera absent for Marlins Wednesday afternoon April 17th, 2024
- Nick Fortes sitting for Marlins in Wednesday matinee April 17th, 2024